Oaklee's Family Guide September/October 2017

October Events & Activities Oct. 5, 19 and 21, 6pm - 6:30pm Babies & Tots Bartlett: 630-837-3348 630-837-3348 http://www.bartlettlibrary.org Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10:30am - 11am Saturday Family Storytime Drop-in Elmhurst: www.elmhurstpubliclibrary.org Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave.: For all ages (best for ages 3-7). Potpourri of tales, rhymes, action verses and songs. Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Rd.: Newborns through 35 months of age with a caregiver. Includes an intro- duction to emergent literacy skills, music, exercise, movement and baby and toddler interaction. Oct. 7-29 (various days), 11am - 4pm Pumpkin Weekends Aurora: 630-892-1550 http://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org Oct. 5, 6pm - 8pm Old Navy Storytime Mount Prospect: 847-870-0373 Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road: Family-friendly fall fes- tivities include seasonal crafts, harvest decor, a giant corn crib, professional pumpkin carver, world’s tallest scarecrow, trick or treating and a pony parade. Old Navy- Randhurst Village, 1015 N. Elmhurst Road: Monthly storytime held on the first Thursday of each month at Rand- hurst’s Old Navy store. Different theme each month. Free. Oct. 7, 11am - 5pm Fun On The Farm Crystal Lake: http://www.dreamriderstlc.com Oct. 5, 12, 6:30pm - 7:15pm Polish Storytime Mount Prospect: 847-253-5675 Dream Riders Equine Therapy, 4701 N. Oak St.: Horse rides, games, hay rides, pumpkin patch, face painting, concessions and prizes. Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St.: For all ages. Listen to stories and, sing songs. These storytimes will be presented in Polish and are best suited for children ages 3-7 and their parents, but all are welcome. All children must be ac- companied by an adult. Registration required. Oct. 7-8, 11am - 8pm Lake Geneva Oktoberfest Lake Geneva, WI: 262-395-8128 Oct. 6-8 The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival Highwood: 312-285-7702 or celebratehighwood.org West Main Street and Broad Street: German food, live music, a beer tent, craft fair and family activities in downtown Lake Geneva. Highwood City Hall, 17 Highwood Ave.: Now in its eighth year, this celebration features pumpkin-related family activities, live entertainment, food and more. Oct. 7-8, 4 pm - 11pm Fall Festival/Oktoberfest Mount Prospect: https://mpdowntown.com Oct. 6-8 Oktoberfest Naperville: 630-420-6010 http://www.napersettlement.com Intersection of Emerson St. & Busse Ave., 50 S. Emerson St.: Hay rides, pony rides, bounce houses, live entertainment, crafts and a never-ending trick or treat candy line. Free. Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St.: Traditional German mu- sic, beer and cuisine under a heated tent with family-friendly activities. Hours are 5-10pm Oct. 6; noon-10pm Oct. 7; noon- 5pm Oct. 8. $10-$15. Oct. 7, 7pm Creature Double Feature Lisle: 630-964-3410 http://www.lisleparkdistrict.org/specialevents Oct. 6-8, 10am - 9pm St. Charles Scarecrow Fest St. Charles: http://www.scarecrowfest.com Lisle Community Park, 1925 Short St.: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” begins at 7pm and “Casper” starts at 8:30pm. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. All ages welcome! Downtown St. Charles, Main St. & Rte. 31.: 150+ hand-crafted scarecrows - make your own to take home. Live entertainment, arts and crafts show, carnival, petting zoo! Free entry, parking. Oct. 7, 8pm - 11pm Moonlight Madness Mini Golf at Holes & Knolls Glen Ellyn: https://gepark.org Oct. 7, 7:30am - Noon EAA Chapter 790 Young Eagle Events Lake in the Hills: 224-412-9909 Maryknoll Park, 845 Pershing Ave.: The 36-hole course’s lights will be dimmed and only the cups and balls will glow during this after-dark mini-golf event. Cost is $6 per person. Lake In The Hills Airport (3CK), : Free Young Eagle flights for all kids 8-17. Registration at 7:30 am. Flying at 8 am.A parent or legal guardian must accompany the child to sign the permis- sion slip. Oct. 8, 9am - 3pm The Great Midwest Train Show Wheaton: 630-290-1962 http://www.greatmidwesttrainshow.com Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 9:30am - 10:30am Junior Lego Robotics Engineering: Adventure Stories Vernon Hills: 847-247-4575 or www.comed128.org DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road: Monthly train show with an average of 180 exhibitors, featuring trains of all scales and gauges. $7. Ages 12 and younger are free. Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Pky: Using Lego® bricks, students build an airplane rescue, a giant escape, and a sailboat storm, then program and operate their creations using a laptop. Tuition: $99. (Grades Pre-K -2). Registration required. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017 22 Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland

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